Manual Control for Jetpack
v0.2by Mark Jaquith · updated 13 years ago
Jetpack auto-activates new modules, without asking your permission. This plugin stops that.
- Rank
- #10,506
- Up6 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 343
- 300+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 20.4K
- 20,398 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 9 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Manual Control for Jetpack at a glance
Manual Control for Jetpack is a WordPress plugin by Mark Jaquith with 300+ active installs, the #10,506 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Version 0.2 came out on Oct 22, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. Among the 37 plugins tagged “control”, it ranks #7. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats100 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Manual Control for Jetpack |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 343 · -2.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 343 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 343 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 342 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 343 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 343 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 344 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 343 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 342 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 342 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 344 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 342 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 343 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 353 |
Rank over time
#10,506 · up 16 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #10,506 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #10,512 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #10,524 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #10,507 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #10,505 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #10,509 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #10,488 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #10,501 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #10,520 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #10,512 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #10,481 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #10,529 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #10,533 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #10,522 |
Growth %
Average -0.22% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.29% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.29% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.29% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.29% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.58% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.58% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.29% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.83% |
Active installs band
300+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 300+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★9 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 3.7.41
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 12, 2012
- Last updated
- Oct 22, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Manual Control for Jetpack
How many websites use Manual Control for Jetpack?
Manual Control for Jetpack is active on 300+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #10,506 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Manual Control for Jetpack been downloaded?
20,398 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Manual Control for Jetpack last updated?
Version 0.2 came out on Oct 22, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Manual Control for Jetpack compatible with the latest WordPress?
Manual Control for Jetpack’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Manual Control for Jetpack still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Manual Control for Jetpack have?
5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Manual Control for Jetpack?
The plugins most like Manual Control for Jetpack, by the tags they share, are Jetpack Protect (100K+), Jetpack VaultPress Backup (20K+) and Version Control for jQuery (5K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
9 reviews
- 5 stars: 9 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 343 |
| Reported installs | 300+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 9 |
| Total downloads | 20.4K |
| Author | Mark Jaquith |
| First released | Jan 12, 2012 |
| Version | 0.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 22, 2013 |
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